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Effectiveness of yogic breathing intervention on quality of life of opioid dependent users. 📎

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Abstract Title:

Effectiveness of yogic breathing intervention on quality of life of opioid dependent users.

Abstract Source:

Int J Yoga. 2015 Jul-Dec;8(2):144-7. PMID: 26170596

Abstract Author(s):

Anju Dhawan, Anita Chopra, Raka Jain, Deepak Yadav, Vedamurthachar

Article Affiliation:

Anju Dhawan

Abstract:

INTRODUCTION: The quality of life (QOL) of substance users is known to be impaired. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a yogic breathing program has potential to improve QOL and needs evaluation in an Indian setting.

AIMS: Study aimed to assess changes in QOL in treatment seeking male opioid dependent users following practice of SKY program.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN: Users were randomized into study (n = 55) and control group (n = 29). Study group besides standard treatment (long term pharmacotherapy with buprenorphine in flexible dosing schedule) underwent a 3 days, 12 h SKY program while control group received standard treatment alone.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: World Health Organization QOL-brief scale was used to measure QOL and urine tested to assess recent drug use. Assessments were made at baseline and at 3 and 6 months.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Data were analyzed using generalized estimation equation to assess within group change with time and the overall difference between groups for changes at assessment points.

RESULTS: Overtime within study group, all four QOL domain scores were significantly higher at 6 months. Between group comparison showed significant increase in physical (P<0.05); psychological (P<0.001) and environment domains (P<0.001) for study group while control group showed significant changes in social relationship domain only. Urine screening results were negative for study group indicating no drug use at 6 months.

CONCLUSION: SKY as a complementary therapy was found beneficial in improving QOL for group practicing it and is recommended for use as low cost and low-risk adjunct in substance treatment settings in India.


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